Poetry Reading: Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

 



Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size   
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.

Poetry Reading: The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

 


The Raven

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
            Only this and nothing more.”

Movies Now Streaming on Netflix: Color Book by David Fortune

 

Written and Directed by David Fortune

As of June 2026, David Fortune's film Color Book is streaming on Netflix. It's a beautiful film about fatherhood, surviving grief, and love. If you enjoy beautiful films with an engaging story and heart, David Fortune's Color Book is worth watching. Let's discuss...

Book Review: Make Your Own by Javant Benton

 

Make Your Own by Javant Benton

YouTube cooking videos are my favorite to watch on my spare time. While looking for a healthy alternative to fried samosas, I found Javant Benton's Healthy Vegan Eating YouTube channel. I immediately tried his vegan baked Jamaican patties, which were delicious. Due to requests from subscribers, Benton published his cookbook this year which was a New York Times Best Seller.  If you like to cook healthy delicious food, whether you are vegan or not, Javant Benton's Make Your Own cookbook is worth it!.  Let's discuss....

Movie Review: The Drama, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattison

 

The Drama, movie poster courtesy of Wikipedia


Movies with a secret twist are always fun. With the Internet and social media, movie twists are usually spoiled. However, I was able to see The Drama, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattison, without knowing the twist because I avoided social media about the story until I saw it on Friday.  In order to respect the movie and the intrigue, this is a spoiler-free review.  In summary, I enjoyed The Drama very much. The movie is rich with complicated characters and had me thinking about the worst thing I have ever done in my life, which was good. Let's discuss...